Movie review: Elysium

By News Staff

Posted Aug 9, 2013 11:51:40 AM.

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Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star in a new sci-fi thriller from the director of “District 9.” Film critic Leslie James warns “Elysium” is far from heavenly.

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